haraldmartin Jr. Member Joined Mar 18, 2013 Messages 43 Reaction score 20 Golden Thread 0 Location Norway Detector(s) used Garrett ATPRO, Garrett Pro Pointer, Garrett Edge Digger+Camo Pouch. RESERVE: Garrett EuroAce +AT-GOLD Primary Interest: Other Mar 18, 2013 #1 Hey guys, i've found an unknown button in the shore beside an beach. I've done som research, but is it an Brass Jacket button
Hey guys, i've found an unknown button in the shore beside an beach. I've done som research, but is it an Brass Jacket button
ctalmadg Sr. Member Joined Jul 27, 2003 Messages 383 Reaction score 228 Golden Thread 0 Location Honeoye Falls, NY (Fingerlakes Area) Detector(s) used White / Fisher / DJI Cellar Hole Detector Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Mar 18, 2013 #2 Almost looks like a confederate navy button, but the top of the anchor seems different. Upvote 0
haraldmartin Jr. Member Joined Mar 18, 2013 Messages 43 Reaction score 20 Golden Thread 0 Location Norway Detector(s) used Garrett ATPRO, Garrett Pro Pointer, Garrett Edge Digger+Camo Pouch. RESERVE: Garrett EuroAce +AT-GOLD Primary Interest: Other Mar 18, 2013 Thread Owner #3 Is it from Germany or Russia or something? I've found it in Norway. Upvote 0
nhbenz Gold Member Joined Dec 30, 2004 Messages 6,827 Reaction score 6,852 Golden Thread 0 Location Brentwood, NH Detector(s) used White's Classic SL White's Surf P.I. Mar 18, 2013 #4 It looks to me to be a German Navy button (possibly WW2), but are there any marks on the back (or is the back still intact?) Upvote 0
It looks to me to be a German Navy button (possibly WW2), but are there any marks on the back (or is the back still intact?)
haraldmartin Jr. Member Joined Mar 18, 2013 Messages 43 Reaction score 20 Golden Thread 0 Location Norway Detector(s) used Garrett ATPRO, Garrett Pro Pointer, Garrett Edge Digger+Camo Pouch. RESERVE: Garrett EuroAce +AT-GOLD Primary Interest: Other Mar 18, 2013 Thread Owner #5 No, the back is gone, it's like a big hole Upvote 0
TheCannonballGuy Gold Member Joined Feb 24, 2006 Messages 6,614 Reaction score 13,465 Golden Thread 0 Location Occupied CSA (Richmond VA) Detector(s) used White's 6000, Nautilus DMC-1, Minelab Primary Interest: Relic Hunting Mar 18, 2013 #6 Speaking here to confirm Nhbenz's guess -- the very large loop on the anchor, the thick haft, the rope-shape and fluke-shape, and "rope border" (rim) indicate is it a 1930s-to-early-1940s German Navy "Kriegsmarine" button. See photo below. Attachments button_Navy_German_1930s-early1940s_brass-2-piece_196990c10.webp 18.3 KB · Views: 73 Upvote 0
Speaking here to confirm Nhbenz's guess -- the very large loop on the anchor, the thick haft, the rope-shape and fluke-shape, and "rope border" (rim) indicate is it a 1930s-to-early-1940s German Navy "Kriegsmarine" button. See photo below.
haraldmartin Jr. Member Joined Mar 18, 2013 Messages 43 Reaction score 20 Golden Thread 0 Location Norway Detector(s) used Garrett ATPRO, Garrett Pro Pointer, Garrett Edge Digger+Camo Pouch. RESERVE: Garrett EuroAce +AT-GOLD Primary Interest: Other Mar 18, 2013 Thread Owner #7 Thanks dude! Upvote 0